| L O N E S T A R Chapter |
| ABOUT US: We are an IRC Sec. 501(c)(3) Texas non-profit association. Taxpayer Number: 26-1245108 CONTACTS (Email): Re: Dues/payments: treasurer@uscgaTXparents.org Re: All other questions: membership@uscgatxparents.org OUR BOARD 2009-10: Angel Womack, President (Trayce, 2011, Carrollton TX) 972-307-9309 Maria Larsen, Vice-President (Jake, 2010, Cedar Creek TX) 512-589-7927 Jan Rehfuss, Secretary (David, 2012, Richardson TX) Catherine Tolliver: Treasurer (Matt, 2011, Richardson TX) 972-437-4113, 214-497-7210 At-large Board Members: Lana/Mike Beecher (Riley 2013, Elgin TX) Gail Daleiden (Jeddidiah 2013, Georgetown TX) Alyce Nanney (Barton 2013, Austin TX) Nicole Merritt (ENS Keyiah Merritt '09, Comfort TX) 830-370-4600 YOUR NAME SHOULD BE HERE! Please email to volunteer for a Board position or to help with a committee: membership@uscgatxparents.org |
| JOIN US ! THE LONESTAR CHAPTER Families, Alumni, Admissions Partners Support our CGA cadets Support one another Participate in All Academy balls, Welcome Aboard events Support CGA recruiting efforts here in Texas. Step 1: Complete the Blue Contact Form Below Even if you don't have time to be actively involved, we'd like to get your contact information, so we can include you and your cadet on the list for Holiday Ball and Welcome Aboard invitations, "Goodie box" mailings to the cadets, and important announcements Step 2: Fill out the Membership Form, Download the Form in pdf format or Word format; Choose the support level you can afford; and send us your completed form Step 3: Pay your membership dues by check or by Paypal The form contains instructions for making dues payments, by mail, or online at our "Coastie Cadets parents fund" fundraising webpage at nummafunds.com. |
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| USCGA Parents Association |
| ** This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Coast Guard Academy. The content in no way reflects opinions, standards, or policies of the United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States government |
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| ABOUT OUR FUNDRAISING WEBPAGE (also where you make your dues donation) You can help us support the Lone Star Chapter and contribute to the Cadet Activities fund without spending an extra dime ! Just shop online using our Numma Funds webpage link (where it says "CLICK HERE" below). Shop your favorite major internet retailers, including Amazon.com, eBay, Overstock.com, Omaha Steaks, to name just a few. Buying you inkjet or laser printer cartridge refills is an especially great deal for you and for us! It costs you nothing extra, but the merchants will donate a percentage (2%-20%) of your total purchase to our "Coastie Cadet Parents Fund" every time you complete an online purchase after using our link. To participate, just CLICK HERE . Participating retailer links are found on the right side of our Coastie Cadet fund page. Choose a retailer link, click, and complete a purchase on that visit, and Lone Star donation in any amount you choose, using the Paypal link at the top right of our fund page. |
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| Where are our Class of 2009 grads? |
| CHAPTER SPONSORSHIP: $25, $50, $75, and $100 levels YOUR SPONSORSHIP PAYS FOR CADET SUPPORT PROJECTS (4 x per year care packages, Welcome Aboard, Firstie gifts, etc) Click here for Membership FORMS & Payment Options - Download a form in pdf or Word (use JOIN NOW links below) - Pay by check OR pay online through Paypal service - Send us your completed form either by print &mail or pay online & email form to membership@uscgatxparents.org ORDER NOW Online Chapter T-Shirts and Totes USCGA Classic Bumper Decals with Class Year just $2 USCGA Bears Bumper Decals (with/without class year) $3 Bear Paw temp tattoos 50 cents: |
| COAST GUARD FOUNDATION The Coast Guard Foundation provides financial assistance to families of Coasties injured/lost in the line of duty. For more info or to donate, visit www.cgfdn.org, call 860-535-0786, or fax a note to 860-535-0944. You can list CGAPA Lone Star Chapter as "Company" on your donor form. |
| CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING 2010 - 2011 activities: Parent Weekend (Help man the Chapter table) We need new Board members COMMITTEES: Cadet Care Packages Fundraising / Sale items Firstie Grad Gifts 2011 WELCOME ABOARD! (planning and/or hosting) |
| Click here to visit uscgaparents.org Membership info, message boards, calendars, FAQs, and much more. |
| ENS James Daffer CGC Confidence Patrick AFB, FL |
| ENS Cate Gillen CGC Harriet Lane Portsmouth VA |
| ENS Keyiah Merritt CGC ASPEN Alameda CA |
| ENS Brian Michka CGC Boutwell Alameda CA |
| ENS Cristina Nelson CGC Jarvis Honolulu HI |
| ENS John Fitzgerald CGC Munro Kodiak AK |
| Texas Cadet/Prep Count 15 - 1st Class (2011) 11 - 2nd Class (2012) 17 - 3rd Class (2013) 24 - 4th Class (2014) 6 Preps (2015) |
| What can you do at Welcome Aboard? CLICK HERE for 2009 photos by Craig Maurer (Blake 2013) THANKS CRAIG ! CLICK HERE for YouTube video of 2008. Our thanks to the commanders, our CGA Alumni, and other participating personnel from SFO Galveston, Station Galveston, AS Houston, and MSST Galveston who made these events so great ! |
| Sponsorship Forms |
| CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLASS OF 2010 ! We have 10 brand new commissioned Ensigns! Please send a photo we can post below to: secretary@uscgaTXparents.org |
| Jacob Larsen Billet: Student Engineer CGC Munro Kodiak AK |
| Tim Berry Deck Watch Officer CGC Dauntless Galveston TX |
| Justin Brooks Deck Watch Officer CGC Campbell Portsmouth, NH |
| Sam England Deck Watch Officer CGC Dependable Cape May, NJ |
| Ryan Fox Deck Watch Officer CGC Dallas Charleston, SC |
| Tony Garofalo Billet: Student Engineer CGC Vigilant Patrick AFB, FL |
| Josh Herrador Deck Watch Officer CGC Boutwell Alameda, CA |
| Cody Isaacson Deck Watch Officer CGC Juniper Newport, RI |
| Dave Phillips Deck Watch Officer CGC Hamilton San Diego, CA |
| Jordan Wooddell Deck Watch Officer CGC Ventuous St. Petersburg, FL |
| WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LONE STAR CHAPTER? |
| IN MEMORIAM: On July 7th, the Coast Guard lost 3 of its own, including pilot LT Sean Krueger (CGA '00), AMT1 Adam Hoke, and AMT2 Brett Banks, when Sitka based Jawhawk 6017 crashed off of La Push, Washington. You can send a note to the Kruegers or donate to the family disaster relief fund, by visiting the special page for Sean Krueger at: NickersonBourneFuneral Home Or donate directly to the Coast Guard Foundation funds that have been established to help all 3 families and their young children in this time of need. Let's help protect the loved ones of our brave Guardians who protect us. |
2010 All-Academy BALLS IN: FORT WORTH GALVESTON SAN ANTONIO NORTH TX-FORT WORTH SAVE THE DATE: WED, DEC. 22, 2010 6PM - 1AM. See the NorthTexasHolidayBall webpage SPECIAL EVENT: NOV. 6th: ALL ACADEMY GET-TOGETHER, EAT, WINE TASTING, SILENT AUCTION MTG. on 9/26/10, 3-5PM - Community Room, 3rd Fl, Stacy's Furniture, S. Main St @ Hwy 114, Grapevine Can you help with entertainment committee, decorations, or donated items? Email: cindyv829@aol.com GULF AREA - GALVESTON SAVE THE DATE: SUN, DEC. 26, 2010, Moody Gardens, Galveston TX CHECK OUT THE FUNDRAISERS ! 20 oz etched CGA crest glasses (great gift); raffle prizes MTG. on 9/25/10 at home of Committee Chair, Lisa Hood; contact ljkhood@aol.com SOUTH TX-SAN ANTONIO: TUES, DEC. 28, 2010: 6PM - 11PM. JWMarriott Resort, San Antonio. FLYER. Registration. WE NEED A NEW CGA rep on the committee yet this year! VOLUNTEER! To volunteer or inquire, contact the ball Chairman: Don Cohick: president@wppc-st@satx.rr.com. |
| HOLIDAY BALLS & BALL COMMITTEES INFO. |
1. 2010-2011 Lone Star Chapter Board e-nominations will open Sept. 1 - 30, 2010
2. PARENTS WEEKEND is Fri, OCT 8 - Sun, OCT 10. Chapter table/ annual meeting
3. Volunteer on Holiday Ball Committees (see below for info on the balls)
2. PARENTS WEEKEND is Fri, OCT 8 - Sun, OCT 10. Chapter table/ annual meeting
3. Volunteer on Holiday Ball Committees (see below for info on the balls)
| Read a thank you letter from Eagle's CAPT Jones to the Beechers and the Lone Star Chapter Parents |
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| READ NEWS from Keyiah Merritt on cleaning up the Gulf aboard CGC Aspen |
